A/N: Quick edit.
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Amnesia
Summary: Sakura has lost all of her memory when she came back on a mission brutally injured. Naruto sees this as a new opportunity to make her fall in love with him. Sasuke sees this as an opportunity to make her remember that she loved him. NaruSakuSasu
Chapter 6 – Promises
"Dobe," Sasuke called to Naruto as they walked Sakura down the streets of Konoha. They let Sakura wander ahead, her emerald eyes wide and full of curiosity as though she were a five-year-old getting lead through a candy store.
"What is it. Sasuke-teme?" Naruto asked as the two males watched their pink-haired teammate explore Konoha.
"We should take her back soon." said the Uchiha, looking at the setting sky. "It's getting late."
The blonde glanced at Sasuke, "It's too soon though."
Sakura looked around, a pleasant smile on her pretty face as she turned and walked into a field of grass, surrounded by trees.
"I know," the avenger said, "but Tsunade's probably going to be checking on her soon. We can go get her later."
"I don't care if Tsunade-baachan sees us with her, I don't want to leave Sakura-chan!"
Sasuke frowned at Naruto's stubborn answer, "Listen dobe, you're not the only one who doesn't want to leave her, but if you want to see Sakura, then we have to bring her back and get her again later."
Naruto remained looking forward, watching the pink-haired girl look at the cherry blossom trees fall with cherry blossom petals.
Sakura sighed, "Sasuke-kun, Naruto-kun, isn't it pretty?" she turned to look at the two ninjas. "Have we ever been here before? You know, just the three of us? Back when I had my memories? It feels familiar…"
Sasuke and Naruto looked up at the tree solemnly. Naruto smiled and Sasuke pointed his onyx gaze to Sakura's cheery face and watched her intently.
Naruto looked at the kunoichi, "Yeah, we've been here before Sakura-chan." He looked over at his raven-haired best friend, "Do you remember, Sasuke-teme?"
Sasuke's onyx orbs drew to a close, his head lowering as he pocketed his hands. He gave a hint of a nod.
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"Wow! Isn't it beautiful Sasuke-kun? Naruto?" Sakura asked, looking at the tree with a happy smile on her face. "It's nice to see such a pretty sight after training, huh guys?"
Sasuke remained silent, and Naruto gave a foxy grin, "That's right Sakura-chan! You know, this tree reminds me of you every time I pass by it!"
Sakura giggled, "That's flattering, Naruto." Sakura sat down on the soft green grass, and Naruto followed suit. Sasuke turned to leave but Sakura stopped him, "Wait Sasuke-kun! Just sit here and relax for a while, we'll go back and train after this to make up for the time, I promise."
Sasuke, not in the mood to argue with the medic nin, sat down beside her. Sakura sat in between her two favorite male shinobi; the three of them watching the cherry petals fall. She smiled, "You know Sasuke-kun, I always used to pass here and make a vow."
Sasuke gave Sakura a side-glance and Naruto remained quiet, listening to Sakura. "I vowed that when me, and Naruto"—she turned and gave the blond a friendly smile—"that when we got you back, I'd bring all of us here and watch the cherry petals fall. I'm glad that we finally got to fulfill my vow, really."
Sakura leaned slightly to the side, giving Sasuke a small peck on the cheek. The Uchiha blinked at the action, his face remaining solemn. She then leaned over to Naruto, giving him the same chaste peck as well. The two boys did nothing, silently enjoying the few moments of peace and quiet the three of them had together.
"Guys, let's make a promise," stated the kunoichi, glancing at Naruto and Sasuke. The Uchiha pointed his onyx gaze towards her, his head still looking ahead as Naruto turned his head to fully face Sakura, his cerulean blue eyes twinkling with curiosity.
"What kind of promise, Sakura-chan?"
"A promise… that if anything happens to either one of us, whether it be me, you Naruto, or you Sasuke-kun, that we'll do whatever it takes to make it right. No matter what." She moved forward and turned around, now facing Sasuke and Naruto. "Promise?" she asked, a warm smile on her face.
"Yeah!" Naruto exclaimed, a foxy grin on his face. The two turned to Sasuke, watching his serene composure.
"What about you, Sasuke-kun?" Sakura asked sweetly.
Naruto punched Sasuke lightly in the arm, "Yeah Sasuke-teme, what do you say?"
Sasuke's expression remained serene. "Aa," he answered quietly.
Sakura smiled, "It's a promise."
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"Naruto-kun? Sasuke-kun?" Sakura said, waving a hand in front of both of their faces, "Hello? You guys there?" Naruto and Sasuke snapped out from their memories and glanced at Sakura.
"Heh, sorry about that Sakura-chan. I was just thinking…" Naruto said, bending his arm as he put his hand behind his head and scratching his sun-kissed blonde hair.
Sakura blinked, a smile appearing on her face as she nodded. She then walked down the street that led to the exiting of Konoha. She sat on the bench, feeling a familiarity about it.
How come when I come here… I feel so much sadness and pain? she wondered in her head.
Maybe something bad happened here… Inner Sakura assumed with a shrug.
Sasuke narrowed his onyx eyes when he saw her sit on that bench.
That bench… he thought in his mind, the very same bench I left her on six years ago…hasn't changed one bit.
Naruto stared at the bench, his eyebrows furrowing, That bench… that stupid thing caused Sakura-chan so much pain… it killed me seeing her like that… His hand clenched absent-mindedly, remembering watching her sob in front of the bench as she fell on her knees from crying so hard. All he could do was hold her, hating the fact that nothing he said, he knew, would never console her tears, or her broken heart.
"Sakura-chan, we should go, it's getting late—" Naruto began to suggest, but Sakura cut him off.
"Wait, let's not go just yet," she said, as she sat on the concrete bench. She ran her hand along the stone, feeling the cold roughness on her hands. "There's something… about this place… this very spot… it seems so familiar…" her voice trailed off.
She glanced up at Naruto and Sasuke, "When I sit here, I feel lots of pain and sadness. Did something bad happen here Naruto-kun? Sasuke-kun?"
Naruto mentally winced at her words. If I tell her… it may bring up memories… but… maybe she'll stay away from us since she may not be able to bear with all the hurt… especially in her current state…
Naruto looked at Sasuke. "Sasuke-teme?" he said to his comrade quietly. "Do we… should we tell her?"
Kuso… Sasuke thought, not having answered let alone heard Naruto's question, I knew this was going to come up…
"Do you remember anything from this spot, Sakura?" Sasuke asked her, monotone.
Sakura pointed her emerald green gaze towards the sky, her hands still sliding and feeling the concrete bench she was currently sitting on. "Um… all I remember… is sadness and pain, like I said. And…" Flashes began entering her mind. They were blurry and as fast as lightning, but she still tried to make them out.
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"Don't leave! If you do, I'll scream!"
"You really are annoying Sakura."
"I love you so much!"
"From here on out, new roads will open for all of us."
"I have family…and I have friends, but if you leave…to me…it'll be the same as being alone!"
"Why do I have to tell you anything?"
"If you can't stay… then please… take me with you…"
"Thank you… Sakura."
So many flashes entered her head. So much, it hurt. Sakura gritted her teeth, grasping her head and grabbing chunks of pink hair in her hands tightly.
"Sakura-chan!"
"Sakura!"
Naruto and Sasuke called out, rushing over to their pink-haired teammate.
"Sakura-chan, where does it hurt?" Naruto asked worriedly, watching the girl groan from pain.
"My head…!" Sakura mumbled, shutting her emerald green eyes closed as she forced herself to groan quietly. "It hurts…!" Her body fell limp, unconsciously leaning forward and falling into Sasuke's catching arms. Her head rested dully on his shoulder as he picked her up bridal-style, sending a glance at Naruto.
"Now what the hell do we do?" Sasuke asked sternly to Naruto, sending him a glare.
Naruto scowled at him, "How the fuck should I know?!" Naruto stared at Sakura's unconscious face. A few moments of silence passed. "…You think she was remembering Sasuke-teme?
" Sasuke stared at Naruto's serious expression, "How should I know, dobe?" He said, his voice quiet and not as harsh.
"We're going to have to bring her back tomorrow morning," the Uchiha announced, hoisting Sakura up higher in his arms.
"Who's she going to be staying with overnight then?" Naruto asked, "I'll take her—" Sasuke shook his head.
"No," he cut off harshly. "She's staying with me."
A/N: Edit done.